Shane McFaul

Born in Dublin, Shane started out his career with local side C.A.R.C FC before moving on to the notorious schoolboy club Cherry Orchard. He played there in a successful team with the likes of Gary Dicker, Paul Byrne and Derek Doyle. In 2002 Shane signed a four-year professional contract with League One side Notts County. After only a short few months at Meadow Lane Shane was given the number 16 squad number as a then 16 year old. He made numerous appearances as an unused substitute during that season. It was the 2003–04 season where he really came to prominence. He made his debut at 17 as a second-half replacement against Swindon Town, filling in at right back. Although losing 4–1 McFaul made a huge impression with his passing ability, energy and drive, and he therefore earned a starting spot 2 days later against Peterborough United. McFaul earned rave reviews after his performance and left the field to a standing ovation. His creativity on the ball and work rate caught the eye and he went on to make eight more appearances that season. 2004–05 saw McFaul make 37 first team appearances, filling in for 20 games at right back although performing well it was at his preferred central midfield role where he excelled. 2005–06 saw McFaul on the way out of Meadow Lane as new manager Guðjón Þórðarson restricted his chances in the first team. A brief stint at Virginia Beach Mariners in 2006 followed, where he was recommended by former Tottenham Hotspur star Darren Caskey.…

Sporting Fingal

FAI Cup: 2009 St Patrick's Athletic

League of Ireland Premier Division: 2013 Leinster Senior Cup: 2011 Individual

Sporting Fingal Player of the Year: 2009 St Patrick's Athletic Supporters Club Player of the Month: July 2011